RISE would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Malta for their incredible generosity in donating weekly meals to our agency. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York contacted KFC in Malta on behalf of RISE about the possibility of a food donation. As a result, Kentucky Fried Chicken… Read More
Elaina, a RISE Supported Housing resident, shares this dynamic and powerful poem, “2025” in which she expresses her feelings of loneliness. 2025 A new year begins. The ball drops in Time Square. No shock, I’m alone again. It doesn’t matter that I’m not there. Being solitary is nothing new. I recall the places I’ve have… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Matthew, a resident in the RISE ESSHI program. Matthew has been successfully employed through the Ambassadors program, a collaboration between RISE and Universal Preservation Hall.
Meet Christine Marchesiello, RISE Board Member! A Wealth of Experience We’re thrilled to introduce RISE Board of Directors’ member, Christine Marchesiello! Christine, who has been on the RISE Board for six years, brings with her a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to community service, and a passion for making a difference. As an… Read More
At RISE, we are incredibly fortunate to have such caring individuals and companies supporting our mission. We want to extend a huge thank you to Death Wish Coffee Company for their ongoing donations of coffee to our Adelphi Street shelter. Their generosity not only boosts the spirits of our shelter guests, but it also provides… Read More
Congratulations Dawn White Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director, for your appointment to the New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center Advisory Council! We are very excited about this wonderful opportunity to further trauma informed care in New York State! The New York State Trauma Informed Network and Resource Center (TINRC) funded by the… Read More
This article is from the Office of the new York State Comptroller Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homelessness grew by 53.1% from January 2023 to January 2024, more than four times… Read More
RISE would like to welcome Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP and two private donors to our group of Homebase donors. We thank Woods Oviatt Gilman for their donations of $2,500. We also thank the two private donors for their donations of $50,000 and $10,000. The total goal needed to create Homebase is $3,566,000. Currently we have… Read More
We are thrilled to introduce Alan Walther, President of the RISE Board of Directors from January 2020 through January 2025 and Treasurer starting in January 2025. A Wealth of Experience RISE has been honored to have Alan serving on the RISE Board of Directors since 2017. He currently is the Board Treasurer, and was… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the January 2025 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating the Sunshine Committee – the RISE event planning committee – as the January 2025 Executive Director’s Recognition recipients. The committee members… Read More
